Letters From Home

Your guide through the scripture readings of Daily Mass from Dr. Scott Hahn, Dr. John Bergsma, and our other theologians from the St. Paul Center. Insight on memorials and feasts of our God's saints and personal insight from sacred scripture.

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Fire of Love: Scott Hahn Reflects on the Third Sunday of Easter

Apr 30, 2022

Readings:
Acts 5:27–32, 40–41
Psalm 30:2, 4–6, 11–13
Revelation 5:11–14
John 21:1–19

There are two places in Scripture where the curious detail of a “charcoal fire” is mentioned.

One is in today’s Gospel, where the Apostles return from fishing to find bread and fish warming on the fire.

The other is in...

The Paradox of Redemptive Suffering - Saturday of the Second Week of Easter

Apr 30, 2022

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the Second Week of Easter by Mr. Clement Harrold.

Easter Weekday / Pius V, Pope, Religious

First Reading: Acts 6: 1-7
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 33: 1-2, 4-5, 18-19
Gospel: John 6: 16-21

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The Righteousness of Gamaliel- The Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena

Apr 29, 2022

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena by Dr. John Bergsma.

Catherine of Siena, Virgin, Doctor Obligatory Memorial

First Reading: Acts 5: 34-42
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 27: 1, 4, 13-14
Alleluia: Matthew 4: 4b
Gospel: John 6: 1-15

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Why We Should Fear God Rather Than Men - Thursday of the Second Week of Easter

Apr 28, 2022

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Thursday of the Second Week of Easter by Dr. James Merrick.

Easter Weekday / Peter Chanel, Priest, Religious, Missionary, Martyr / Louis Mary de Montfort, Priest

First Reading: Acts 5: 27-33
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 2 and 9, 17-18,...

What it Means to Truly Believe - Wednesday of the Second Week of Easte

Apr 27, 2022

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter by Dr. John Bergsma.

Easter Weekday

First Reading: Acts 5: 17-26
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Alleluia: John 3: 16
Gospel: John 3: 16-21

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